1885
Mtis Leader Louis Riel hung for treason
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1880-1889
History and Geography of Residential Schools
Timeline: 1880 - 1889
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1888
Cree Chief Big Bear (Mistahimaskwa) dies on the Poundmaker reserve
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1889
Department of Indian Affairs created. Principal admits to abusing girls at Ruperts Land School.
1889: The Department of Indian Affairs is created, placing Indian Agents across the country. Day schools begin to be eliminated. There are allegations and admission of physical and sexual abuse of girls by a principal at Ruperts Land School in Selkirk. The principal is reprimanded.